Aung Ko Win
Thray Sithu Aung Ko Win (Burmese: အောင်ကိုဝင်း; also known as Saya Kyaung) is a Burmese business tycoon and former school teacher. He owns Kanbawza Group of Companies (KBZ), including Kanbawza Bank, Myanmar Billion Group, Nilayoma Co. Limited, East Yoma Co. Limited and agent for London Cigarettes in Shan and Kayah States, and Shan United FC[1].[2]
Aung Ko Win | |
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အောင်ကိုဝင်း | |
Born | |
Nationality | Burmese |
Other names | Saya Kyaung |
Alma mater | Mandalay University |
Occupation | Businessman |
Spouse(s) | Nang Than Htwe |
Children | Nang Lang Kham Nang Kham Noung Nang Mo Hom |
Relatives | Zaw Win Naing (nephew) |
Awards | The Banker Awards (2013) State Excellence Award (2013, 2014, 2015) The Legacy Award (2017) |
Education and career
He graduated with BSc in Chemistry from Mandalay University. He is married to Nang Than Htwe,[3] the niece of Win Myint, a former State Peace and Development Council official.[2] He has 3 daughters, Nang Lang Kham (b. 1988), Nang Kham Noung (b. 1991), and Nang Mo Hom (b. 1996).[3][4] His wife serves as Deputy Chairman of KBZ, while his three daughters serve as directors within the company.[5]
He has close connections to General Maung Aye, the second in command of the former military junta, the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC)[2] While Maung Aye was a commander in jade-mining region of Shan State, Maung Aye offered Aung Ko Win jade and gem mining concessions.[6]
He is also chairman of the Myanmar Jades, Gems & Jewelry Entrepreneurs, Republic of The Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry (UMFCCI), Myanmar Football Federation, Myanmar Anti-Narcotics Association and Border Area Development Association, Myanmar.
Awards and honours
Awards
On 4 January 2019, the President of Myanmar awarded him the country's highest Medal of Honor and Title "Thray Sithu" in the category of "Pyidaungsu Sithu Thingaha" (Order of the Union of Burma).
Aung Ko Win was awarded the "State Excellence Award" (2013, 2014, 2015) from the President of Myanmar for contributions to Myanmar and "Special Honorary State Excellence Award" 2014 and 2015 for the largest contribution to the Myanmar State Tax & Revenue Department and for community donations.[7]
In 2015, Aung Ko Win accepted "The Banker of the Year Award" in Asia 2015 award at a ceremony held at the London Stock Exchange on 3 December.[8] In 2016, he accepted "The Banker Awards" (2016) ceremony held at the Hilton London Bankside Hotel in London on 7 December.
In 2017, he was awarded with the ASEAN's "The Legacy Award" conferred on him by the ASEAN Business Advisory Council-ABAC on 6 September in Manila, Philippines.[9]
Honours
Tharay Sithu of the Pyidaungsu Sithu Thingaha Order of the Union of Burma
References
- Aung Min; Toshihiro Kudo (2014). "Business Conglomerates in the Context of Myanmar's Economic Reform" (PDF). Myanmar's Integration with Global Economy: Outlook and Opportunities. Bangkok Research Report. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
- "Commission Regulation (EU) No 411/2010 of 10 May 2010 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 194/2008 renewing and strengthening the restrictive measures in respect of Burma/Myanmar". Official Journal of the European Union. European Commission. 10 May 2010. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- "Banking (Foreign Exchange) Regulations 1959 – Direction Relating to Foreign Currency Transactions and to Burma (18/10/2007)". Commonwealth of Australia. 18 Oct 2007. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- "Our Board of Directors". KBZ Group. Archived from the original on 16 July 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- Szep, Jason (13 April 2012). "Special Report: An image makeover for Myanmar Inc". Reuters. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- "Our Board of Directors for the KBZ Group of Companies is made up of the following members". KBZ Group. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
- "KBZ Bank wins three best bank awards for 2015 from World Finance". Global New Light of Myanmar. 9 December 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
- "ASEAN "The Legacy Award" conferred on KBZ's Chairman". Global New Light of Myanmar. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2018.